The death toll from a suicide bomb attack at a wedding hall in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has risen to 80. The death toll stood at 63 on Sunday, a day after the blast, which jumped to 80 by Wednesday. Interior Ministry spokesman Nusrat Rahimi said 17 civilians died from their …
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George Afriyie denies telling delegates not to attend club’s stakeholders’ meeting
Ghana FA presidential hopeful George Afriyie has denied claims he told delegates not to attend Tuesday’s stakeholders meeting in Accra. Afriyie’s name has popped up as one of the key architects who worked against the largely successful meeting in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. The absence of some key influential figures …
Read More »Boxer X Challenge finals set for Sunday
All is set for the final showdown of the 2019 Boxer X challenge which comes off on Sunday, August 25 at Kasoa. Over 30 bikers from all works of life are set to participate in what has been tag the biggest motorcycle challenge in the country. More than 400 riders …
Read More »‘I can finish my career next year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he could retire from football as soon as next year. The five-time Ballon D’Or winner delivered more consistent output last season in his debut campaign for Serie A champions Juventus, scoring 28 goals in 43 games. And the 34-year-old says he is uncertain when he will call an …
Read More »Five things to watch for in the new Serie A season
Neighbours Inter Milan and AC Milan both start under new coaches, Fiorentina will be under new ownership while racism will be lurking uncomfortably near the surface in the new Serie A season which starts on Saturday. Here are five things to watch for: Can Conte’s Inter seriously challenge for the …
Read More »Manchester United and Twitter to meet over Pogba racist abuse row
Twitter and Manchester United representatives will meet within the next few weeks to discuss the racist abuse aimed at Paul Pogba following Monday night’s game with Wolves. Pogba was targeted after failing to score a penalty in the 1-1 draw at Molineux on Monday and was backed by team-mates Harry …
Read More »VIDEO+PHOTOS: ‘Floating’ plastic waste that never got to its destination
There is no doubt the war on plastic waste is a difficult one that Ghana as a country must work hard to win. This week our lens caught private wastes collectors operating on the Korle Lagoon Ecological site. The determined lads are not deterred by the logistical constraints they face as two …
Read More »Trump’s Denmark snub over Greenland sale ‘annoys’ PM
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says she is “annoyed” at Donald Trump’s decision to cancel his visit after being told Greenland was not for sale. “Our preparations were well under way,” she said, adding she had been looking forward to meeting the US president. Ms Frederiksen reiterated that the …
Read More »HS2: Review to examine costs and benefits of rail project
The government is launching a review of high-speed rail link HS2 – with a “go or no-go” decision by the end of the year, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said. It will consider whether and how the project to connect London, the Midlands and northern England should proceed. Billions …
Read More »Police declares Sadat Mohammed wanted over ASAPONHENE’S death
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has declared one Sadat Mohammed, also known as Alhaji wanted in connection with last Sunday’s murder of the Asantehene’s Asamponhene, Oheneba Kwadwo Afodour. The police has, subsequently, secured an arrest warrant for the 38-year-old suspect. Oheneba Kwadwo Afodour was stabbed multiple times last Sunday by …
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